BBC News--Today's Headlines August 26, 2014

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Top News Stories Russians in Ukraine 'by accident' Russian soldiers captured in eastern Ukraine crossed the border "by accident", Russian sources say, as a key summit is held in Belarus. US sanctions Syria air surveillance US President Barack Obama authorises surveillance flights over Syria to gain intelligence on Islamic militants who control swathes of Syria and Iraq. US soldier kills herself at base A US Army soldier barricaded herself inside an office on a Virginia base before shooting herself in the head, the military says. James Foley's letter home published The family of the US journalist killed by Islamic State militants last week make public a letter they say he sent while in captivity, via a fellow hostage.   Amazon buys game site Twitch Amazon buys video-game streaming service Twitch for $970m (£585m), after earlier rumours that Google's YouTube was to purchase the firm. Top Videos VIDEO: Women refugees break rules to survive AUDIO: New effort to find Franklin's lost ships VIDEO: Beyonce, Miley and a wardrobe problem VIDEO: One-minute World News

Magazine The death list that names 5,000 victims Finding the people who killed 5,000 in the 70s Business South Africa economy avoids recession South Africa avoids being tipped into recession after second-quarter GDP figures showed the economy grew by 0.6% during the April-to-June period. Amazon buys game site Twitch Amazon buys video-game streaming service Twitch for $970m (£585m), surprising many after rumours emerged earlier this year that Google's YouTube was in final stages to purchase the firm.   Technology Amazon buys game site Twitch Amazon buys video-game streaming service Twitch for $970m (£585m), surprising many after rumours emerged earlier this year that Google's YouTube was in final stages to purchase the firm. LG to sell 'the first 4K OLED' TV LG announces it is about to become the first firm to sell TVs offering both OLED and 4K technologies to the public.

Autos ‘A racetrack in the sky’ Its rooftop track having appeared in 1969’s The Italian Job, this Fiat factory was more than just photogenic. It was revolutionary.   The 10 most beautiful bicycles These innovative and arresting new bikes are reinventing the humble two-wheeler for the 21st Century. Capital Inspiration from a shark attack A shark bite, career-ending injury, a troubling childhood and more: how adversity led to big business ideas for these five people.   The pitfalls of moving abroad Before you take that expat assignment, consider these smart money moves. Culture Ten films to watch at Venice The film festival kicks off this week. Here are 10 of the best movies showing in and out of competition, including a follow-up to The Act of Killing.   What is London reading? Every day millions of commuters escape the reality of the rush-hour by losing themselves in a book. BBC Culture goes underground to discuss reading on the go.

Future Why your toilet needs reinvention Will the toilet as we know it ever be replaced? To find out, Lesley Evans Ogden explores the intriguing history and psychology of the modern loo.   Artificial blood to save lives Artificial blood that doesn’t need refrigeration and is impervious to disease could be a life-saver in disaster zones, says forensic expert Gillian Leak. Travel Saving the world's smallest bear The world’s smallest bear almost resembles a small, cuddly dog – but don’t mistake them for the family pet. Meet the man who is protecting the world’s smallest bear.   Rome, behind the lens After four years living in the Eternal City, a writer and photographer learns to capture the views that visitors rarely see.

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